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'You price something at £1.50 but people offer £1'

'You price something at £1.50 but people offer £1'

Summary

People at a car boot sale in Accrington enjoy haggling over prices, with many sellers and buyers interacting for better deals. Sellers offer various items, including records and jewellery, while some people use these sales as a way to earn extra money due to rising living costs.

Key Facts

  • A car boot sale is an event where people sell goods from the back of their cars.
  • Sellers at the Accrington car boot sale try to sell items at set prices, but buyers often haggle.
  • A seller, Abeer Laiq, started selling jewellery as a side job to help with the cost of living.
  • Richard Ward, another seller, enjoys interacting with buyers during these sales.
  • Buyers can find various items at these sales, sometimes at a fraction of the usual cost.
  • Sophie, a regular shopper, said she regularly finds bargains at the car boot sale.
  • These sales offer a variety of items including records, clothes, and tools.
  • Some buyers find attending the sale a fun weekly activity.

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